• #6: Taylor Jensen (3x World Champion Surfer) - Designing a life built around family, travel, and surfing

  • Jul 18 2023
  • Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
  • Podcast

#6: Taylor Jensen (3x World Champion Surfer) - Designing a life built around family, travel, and surfing

  • Summary

  • In this episode, we dive deep into the life and waves of the world-renowned professional longboard surfer, Taylor Jensen (@taylorjensentj).

    Known for his dynamic performances and his impressive streak of titles, including three World Longboard Championships, Taylor isn't just an athlete—he's a devoted husband and father. But his journey isn't just about chasing the perfect wave, it's about riding the highs and lows of fatherhood and crafting a family life that travels well.

    Join us as we explore Taylor's incredible journey of turning pro as a teenager, a feat fostered and encouraged by his own father. Hear about the profound impact his dad had on his surfing career and the life lessons imparted to him along the way.

    Traveling the world with his family, Taylor and his wife have turned every beach into both a surf spot and a classroom, homeschooling his kids to provide them with enriched, diverse learning experiences.

    From his early days riding the Californian waves to today's worldwide surfing escapades, Taylor offers his insights on how to maintain a strong family bond amidst a bustling athletic career. He opens up about how he's molding his kids into responsible global citizens while still letting them enjoy the thrill of childhood.

    Lastly, we dive into Taylor's perspective on fatherhood—how it's changed him, how it influences his sport, and why he considers it his greatest adventure yet. In a world where high tides come with every sunrise, learn how Taylor Jensen continues to inspire, on and off the board.

    Prepare to be moved by his stories, lessons, and, of course, his unyielding love for the waves and his family in this extraordinary episode of The Athlete Dad Podcast. An episode not to miss for those interested in understanding the true balance between fatherhood, sports, and globetrotting.

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    • Taylor Jensen's Instagram
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